Why I Had to Ask a Junior Dev to Stop Using AI
AI makes you faster - unless it makes you lazy. Here’s the real story of asking a junior dev to pause ChatGPT, and what it taught me about product judgment.
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Adapt or Vanish
Every product operates under pressure from competitors, platforms, users, or internal growth targets. What survives isn’t always the best. It’s what adapts the fastest.
Why Remote Work Is Not The Same
Remote work felt like a revolution in 2020. But it wasn’t a revolution. It was an emergency. And now that life is back, remote isn't the dream everyone thought it was, it’s a system out of sync with reality.
The Bug Was the System
We fixed the tools. We cleaned up the code. But something still felt off. Everyone was doing their job, but velocity kept slipping. I couldn’t shake the feeling that what we were fixing wasn’t the thing that was broken.
How to Become a Product Manager
You don’t need a PM title to start thinking like one. This is a hands-on path to build product instincts, by noticing flows, fixing real problems, redesigning what’s broken, and learning to ship with judgment. No fluff, just habit and reps.
Cognitive Biases & Design Principles in Product Design
Design is psychology in disguise. Every scroll, tap, and wait time is shaping user behavior. Products that lean into these biases feel smooth and addictive, while those that ignore them feel clunky.
The Hidden Cost of Remote Work
Remote looks attractive in the short run, no commute, lower expenses, the ease of home. But years later, the regret surfaces. You realise you missed out on the social side of work, the compounding of proximity, the unspoken lessons that come only from being in the room.
The Secret to Faster, Better Teams
More headcount doesn’t guarantee more output, often it just adds overhead, slows decisions, and creates blockers. The real advantage comes from building small, values-aligned teams where every person raises the bar.
Living in a Two Player World
Across India’s biggest markets, two dominant names hold the top, and everyone else fights for scraps. It is efficient, but it raises questions about the future.
Flutter Is Taking Over
I started out writing native code and believed in it fully. But Flutter has evolved into something rare - a truly cross-platform system that doesn't feel like a compromise. In 2025, it's earning its spot as a real default.